FLECTOR vs VOLTAREN

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 20, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. FLECTOR and VOLTAREN are different prescription medicines. Combining or switching between them can cause interactions — talk to a pharmacist or prescriber before making changes. This page is not medical advice.

Attribute	FLECTOR	VOLTAREN
Rating	72/100	70/100
Pharmacy pays	~$146.33 /30	$0.36 /mL
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	DICLOFENAC EPOLAMINE	DICLOFENAC SODIUM
Manufacturer	Ibsa	Novartis
Dosage forms	System	Tablet, delayed release
Drug class	Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug	Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug
Boxed warning	Boxed warning	None
Half-life	about 2 hours (terminal/elimination half-life; the label's table gives a mean of 2.3 hours in healthy adults, with wide variation between people — 48% coefficient of variation)	about 2 hours (terminal/elimination half-life; the label's table gives a mean of 2.3 hours in healthy adults, with wide variation between people — 48% coefficient of variation)
Treats	Juvenile Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Dysmenorrhea	Juvenile Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Dysmenorrhea

flector voltaren

Rating

72/100

70/100

Pharmacy pays

~$146.33 /30

$0.36 /mL

Type

Active ingredient

DICLOFENAC EPOLAMINE

DICLOFENAC SODIUM

Manufacturer

Ibsa

Novartis

Dosage forms

System

Tablet, delayed release

Drug class

Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug

Boxed warning

None

Half-life

about 2 hours (terminal/elimination half-life; the label's table gives a mean of 2.3 hours in healthy adults, with wide variation between people — 48% coefficient of variation)

Treats

Juvenile Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Dysmenorrhea

Frequently asked questions

Which is better-rated, Flector or Voltaren?

By our independent rating, Flector scores higher — 3.6 vs 3.5 out of 5 for Voltaren. Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data.

What is the difference between Flector and Voltaren?

Flector contains Diclofenac Epolamine, while Voltaren contains Diclofenac Sodium — they have different active ingredients.

Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data. This comparison is for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional before choosing or switching a medication.